Autism and SEN support Salford

Job description

Year 3 Autism support teaching assistant - immediate start

Working with a child with diagnosed Autism

Contract for the rest of the academic year with a view to go permanent

Teaching Personnel are working with a "good" primary school located in Salford (M28) who are seeking a reliable and pro-active Teaching assistant to work with a pupil in year 3 with Autism. The pupil has been diagnosed with ASC (Autism). The pupil is verbal and has a short attention spam. He finds it difficult to follow instructions and can be disruptive, the school have expressed that the pupil prefers to be in control of situations and struggles to take direction straight away.

As a 1:1 teaching assistant, you will be supporting the teacher by ensuring the year 3 pupil fully understands the instructions of the work and is able to access the curriculum at a suitable level. You will spend time both in the classroom with the pupil and outside on 1:1 basis.

The role is full time starting ASAP and running for the rest of the academic year but with a view to go on to a school contract for the right candidate.

This primary school located in the Worsley area of Salford (M28). It has excellent facilities and welcoming staff. The Head teacher believes in continual professional development, sending staff on various training courses to enable all staff to develop their careers further.

If you have a calm and consistent approach and can use your own initiative, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to utilise your skills in a way where you can really make a difference.

The Salford school would like to see candidates on a trial basis. Please send an updated CV or call 0161 242 1792

All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. For Support staff our minimum requirement is GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.